Atlus announced today that it has shipped Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis to stores throughout North America. The game was developed by Quest, the team responsible for the entire Ogre series. It is the fourth title in the series to be released in North America and carries a suggested retail price of $39.99 USD.

In Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis, players assume the role of Alphonse, a knight of Galicia, sent on a mission to investigate the intentions of the suspect governing body of the Holy Lodis Empire and solve the mystery of Ovis. One must be able to endure unrelenting battles and develop characters' abilities appropriately to conquer this strategy RPG.

The game includes new classes and boasts over 40 hours of gameplay. Players can trade items and go head-to-head against one another by linking their Game Boy Advances.

Be sure to check out RPGamer's preview for an in-depth look at the game.